Former Villa, West Ham midfielder Reo-Coker urges Whitecaps to pick up tempo

Nigel Reo-Coker wants his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates to play with more urgency at the beginning of matches.

Nigel Reo-Coker wants his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates to play with more urgency at the beginning of matches.

The âCaps conceded two goals at Chivas USA last weekend before a second-half improvement saw them pull one back through Kenny Miller but midfielder Reo-Coker believes there is not enough determination early in their matches.

âAs a team we just have to make sure we [start strongly],â Reo-Coker said.

âWe have to start the game right and start at a high tempo. Weâve got athleticism in this team. Playing to our strengths, we have to play at a high tempo. Thatâs something we need to do. Itâs nothing that management can do.

âItâs down to us to take the responsibility as players to say we have to start right.â